Gary Valentine (The King of Queens) at the Chicago Improv

Gary Valentine, best known for his role on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens, actually got his start in the world of stand-up comedy. For more than a decade, he's traveled the country refining his live routine and performing at comedy clubs and festivals. He's also starred in his own Comedy Central special, and has performed on the legendary Tonight Show. A frequent guest on TV's Comics Unleashed and Chelsea Lately, Valentine also appeared in the hit comedy films Paul Blart Mall Cop and I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, among others.

The improv gives priority seating to diners, if u do not choose to eat before show- be sure to get there early to sit closer, its 425 seats - it is still a good design everyone is pretty close to stage but if you want to get extra close, get there early

Gary is a very funny guy. Venue is very nice. Service was good. A bit upset that I was billed for an appetizer I didn't order (I did not carefully go through the bill in a rush to exit) but overall a great night out. Bit disappointed that Gary...continued

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Gary Valentine, who became a series regular on _The King of Queens _in 2001, got his start in the world of stand-up comedy. For 13 years, he traveled the country refining his comedic routine by performing at comedy clubs and festivals. After headlining at the Montreal Comedy Festival, he moved to Los Angeles, where he appeared on The Late Late Show on CBS, and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Valentine’s television credits also include starring in his own half-hour comedy special on Comedy Central and co-hosting FX’s The X Show. Valentine was also recently seen in the film I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry.

About the Ticket Supplier: Chicago Improv of Schaumburg

The Improv recently opened the doors of its 25th club. This spectacular new club seats 500, with a corporate skybox accommodating up to 50 people, a corporate meeting room, and a first class dinner menu with a full bar. From the state of the art sound system to the nation's top headliners, Chicago-area residents and visitors can now see firsthand our commitment to delivering the ultimate comedy experience.